WARRIORS (MVManalo)

St. Clare Community

Don't mind Sister don't care, kidding, she's Paula. Cold but sensible, she'll come around. Don't think that this community is weird but we are just being realistic after seeing the worst things in life could happen for the last what?, ten years. And it's not pretty. Mind you, people here are nice but they can be a bit sexual and they know that we sisters are servants of God so they always think twice before doing something foolish or hasty. Well, it's the same for other women or girls too even those who haven't join us. They too maybe get harassed and be subjects of criticism, bullying and hate. So, bear in mind that you're not in the States and or in Asia anymore. Think of it like you're in Africa or Japan where Yakuza's or Mafia's are behind all the drugs, sex slavery and all in one go. Hehe!, Sister Jona summarized what iw as about to ask her to have a heads up on this town and the community that I am serving now. Aha! There's the answer to my question. Thanks Sister!, I said after she told me about the bad stuff which made me more anxious to do everything I can to help them and be a good sister to the people and to my co-sisters in the community. Moreover to be good for Sister Paula, who seems to doubt my intentions on befriending her.

Hi, I'm Sister Teresa and this is Sister Carla. That is Sister Prima and Sister Nora. Sister Mela and Sister Candida. We are like ten before but now since the sisters we grew up with were posted to work with the military for medical purposes in Europe. We were left with the sisters who check and visit families in the nearby areas and towns here in Brazil. There have been riots happening due to civil, political and religious issues and the gay communities who have been fighting for their rights here and in the world. But all is good, they know about us and our work so don't worry about them and your motives coming here. I'm sure it's for the best and the sisters at St. Claire's won't send you here if you're not smart and good for the community, Sister Teresa added and showed, led me to my room.

Sister Paula stood next to my room. Ah..so the new girl will be sleeping next to mine. That's swell, I can....., Sister Paula said and wanted to pull my hair but I caught her hand and pushed her aside with force. Aha...a sister who knows how to fight! That's even better now that you're here to teach the kids on self-defense and catechism, maybe!.

What's got into you, Paula?, shut up and go pray a bit it might help you with your negativity and anxiety!, Sister Teresa added, opening my door and turning on the lights. The room is nice and smelled nice. What's her problem?, I thought looking at this Sister Paula. Ouch!, haha!, another sister said and tried to pull her neck by her arm and they both wrestled each other.

You witch, Sister Carla, haha!, Sister Paula said laughing. You're scaring the girl!, Sister Carla said.

Girl huh!, I overheard them saying. I'm not a girl anymore I am barely 36, just looking like a teen ager maybe because I smiled a lot and didn't worry much back at my old community. Yet I think that would change a lot now. Now that I will be in this community....ahhhhh.....God why have you forsaken me???????

Paula Black, an American girl who lived in the western country where she grew horses and fed cows. She is a tomboy and had been homeless for a while. She was adopted by a rich couple in Italy, graduated college and worked as an accountant for a huge company in France. But chose to be a sister because she got bullied all the time and that she wanted to serve God and others through an organization especially in poor countries, mostly third worlds. So here she is and now with our organization. Her family are our primary benefactors for St. Clare organizations. And we get all our supplies and aid from her family and other donors all through- out the world.

Aha...so I see! She is a powerful woman then!, I thought and that starting today I will refrain from being close to her since she can have me expelled or be transferred to Timbuktu if she wanted to. Hmm. But why would I be scared from a sister who is younger than me. She is like ten years younger so....that's a plus for me. She needs to be disciplined. And as the head mistress of St. Clare's Community, I need to step up and let her know who is the boss here. Well, God is the supreme head of any organization centered to loving and serving him and his church, flock. Maybe, the reason why I was sent here is to lead them to where the organization needs to be from now on, organized and disciplined....

Aha, Sister Beatrice...., Sister Teresa said respectfully.

Beca, call me Beca!, I know it's going to be difficult but I know you and Sister Carla knew why I was sent here, to become your head mistress, right? Or I am wrong to think that?, I added looking at the sister's eyes intently. You aren't wrong sister. You are sent here to be our new head and Sister Jona will be your assistant.

Okay, right!, thank you and I will talk with everybody tomorrow then. Goodnight! Sister Teresa, Carla!, I said smiling and closed the door behind me. I wasn't hungry at all anyway so I cleaned myself up and slept quickly,. I was dead tired from the travel anyway. Haaa....what the f! This isn't what I signed up for. You're really unfair, God, so unfair!

What are hanging over there, Paula? Rest now and we will have a long tomorrow, Sister Teresa said. Why? I want to talk to her besides she's new, right?, Sister Paula cried. No, she traveled far and I'm sure very tired now.

I don't know why I was sent here. Believe me if I could've said something and disagreed they would have sent me in the Philippines or America. But why did I accepted this post anyway? I'm never good in talking with women and neither have smooth relations with them, so why would I want to stay in this community? Haaa....why lord, why me?, I cried and tried to ask God why I became his servant when deep inside me I'm not worthy to become on in the first place.

Sister Paula couldn't sleep and went up the rooftop to sit on it and look on the moon. It's been a beautiful day and she felt like she can talk with Sister...who again? Ah yes, Beatrice. She seems nice and really pretty. I never felt so close to someone like this before. Maybe she is my soul mate, or whatever they call it on story books. It's the 90's so, I don't think that would matter anyway.